f How dazzling, how divinely great 2 Praise, endless praise, to Thee belongs,, 3 When I behold Thy works divine, 4 Tenants of earth, and air, and sea, PART II. (L.M.) 5 LORD, what is man! the pow'r of sin 6 God's everlasting, equal SoN, 7 Sing of his dying love; and tell, A's Conq'ror now in bliss enthron'd, With glory bright, and honor crown'd. 8 Our nature still is his abode; 1 As man he holds the pow'r of God. PSALM IX. (L. M.) The language of praise, celebrating the victories gained by David; and foretelling the spi ritual triumphs of Messiah. WITH ITH my whole heart my GOD I'll praise; His majesty and pow'r I'll sing, Exulting in his sacred name.. Destruction to its end shall come, 3 Thy mighty power, Thy grace and love, Both now and evermore the same. 4 Sing to the LORD JEHOVAH, sing, Who dwells in Zion his abode. Shew forth his praise throughout her gates; 5 Arise, O Lord, convince Thy foes; 1 PSALM X. (C. M.) The Church complaining of her enemies, and desponding, prays for protection, and through faith rejoiceth in tribulation W HY standest Thou far off, O LORD? Why dost Thou hide Thy face? My enemies increase, behold. 2-How awful is the state of men, 3 Arise, O LORD, lift up Thy hand Inspire the nations of the world With reverence, awe, and fear; Prepare our hearts to call on Thee, And cause Thine ear to hear. 5 JEHOVAH reigns, for ever reigns! The orphan, the oppress'd 1 Shall learn to trust His sacred name, PSALM XI. (C. M.) David, persecuted by Saul, encourages himself in God, his providence and justice. TN Thee, O LORD, I put my trust, Why, therefore should I flee? While hosts of enemies conspire, Religion, law, and equity- 3 Unto Thy holy temple, LORD, Firm as the heav'ns, thy sted fast word 4 Trials, commissioned by Thy love, ehold the wicked; all their ways 1 But GoD, who, loveth righteousness, ・ PSALM XII. (C. M.) The Church lamenting the decrease of the righ) teous, and the increase of sin, is encouraged by the truth and certainty of the promises of God. LORD, arise and help Thy Church! Behold, the godly cease, Justice declines; the faithful fail; 2 Proud in their blasphemies and sins, They dare, insult Thy holy word, 3 But LORD, salvation is with Thee, Thy word of promise stands confess'd, 4 Pure is Thy word, as silver tried, 5 Thou, LORD, wilt ever keep Thy saints. 1 PSALM XIII. (C M.) A complaint of desertion; a prayer for assistance:-an act of faith and thanksgiving. OW long wilt Thou forget me, LORD? Cast down, I cry, Nor let me cry in vain. 2 My fear and sorrows, sins and grief 3 Let not my enemies rejoice, Lest they reproach Thy holy ways, 4 In Thy salvation, LORD, I'll hope, Thy grace I'll sing, Thy goodness tell, 5 To Thee, my SAVIOUR, bounteous GoD And trust Thy mighty pow'r to save, |